Mid-century Japanese Menuki Cufflinks.

Crafted in Japan in Menuki style, a sword handle decoration in Edo period Japan. These cast copper figures were intended as cufflinks and depict the beloved Japanese folklore figures of Shojo, known for having a fondness for liquor. The shaggy hair figure holds a long sake ladle as his identifying feature. Here dressed in traditional Edo period jinbaori and hakama. The details depicted in various mixed metal washes. The flat back in a gold wash with angled post stamped “JAPAN” on one side and a whale-back.

Condition: Pre-owned, Good - Signs of wear with use and age.
Size: 2cm high x 3cm wide x 2cm deep.
Total Weight: 12 grams
Age: Circa 1950.
$160./pair